What does satisfaire in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word satisfaire in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use satisfaire in French.

The word satisfaire in French means satisfy, ease, fulfil, be satisfied with, meet 's every desire, satisfy 's every need, answer a call of nature. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word satisfaire

satisfy

verbe transitif (contenter)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ce rapport n'a pas satisfait le chef qui en redemande donc un autre.
This report did not satisfy the boss, who is therefore asking for another.

ease

verbe transitif (soulager)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ces explications ont satisfait nos craintes.
These explanations have allayed our fears.

fulfil

verbe transitif indirect (remplir une exigence) (UK)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ce candidat satisfait à toutes les conditions.
This candidate satisfies (or: meets) all the requirements.

be satisfied with

verbe pronominal (être content avec)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Il faut se satisfaire de ce que nous avons.
We must be content with what we have.

meet 's every desire, satisfy 's every need

(être aux petits soins pour [qqn])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

answer a call of nature

locution verbale (aller aux toilettes) (euphemism)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Ton collègue est allé satisfaire un besoin naturel.

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